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Red Dawn
March 1915, the war on the Western Front has ground to a halt. Britain cannot manufacture enough munitions to keep fighting, and yet the Allies must find a way to dislodge the German Army from France and Belgium. So when the bodies start piling up at the Royal Arsenal, Lieutenant Will Stanley is recalled from leave to investigate. The stakes are high, for if he does not get to the bottom of this mystery, it could spell not only defeat for the army, but the end of Great Britain and her Empire.
265 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 29, 2019
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About the author
Alexandra Churchill
13 books44 followersBritish historian Alexandra Churchill has been researching the air war for a number of years in addition to compiling a detailed roll of honor for Eton College. She has a book due out next year, telling the story of the war through the eyes of the school’s old boys and will feature the Harvey brothers who appear in episode one of The Big Dig in more detail. Other projects in the pipeline include a biography of a pilot and something that will incorporate a personal passion of hers and tell the story of football in the Great War.
Alex has previously worked with John Hayes-Fisher on an episode of Timewatch about the air war in 1918, and on "Fighting the Red Baron" and "Titanic with Len Goodman" as a researcher / contributor.
Alex has previously worked with John Hayes-Fisher on an episode of Timewatch about the air war in 1918, and on "Fighting the Red Baron" and "Titanic with Len Goodman" as a researcher / contributor.
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
December 14, 2023
Disappointed, had high hopes after the first book.
I'm wondering if this book was written first, obviously it goes back in time so logically it would make sense.
The reason I think this is because the writing is not as good as the first novel.
The depiction of the battlefields and living conditions of world war 1 are some of the best I've read in a novel.(in the first book)
The 2nd book has the main protagonist searching for a terrorist group in London.
The story in some parts is incoherent and the writing laboured.
I also think it pushes the boundaries of belief that a lowly lieutenant would be in the confidence of either Lord Kitchener or the King.
Still I think ill give the author the benefit of the doubt and give her one more chance.
I'm wondering if this book was written first, obviously it goes back in time so logically it would make sense.
The reason I think this is because the writing is not as good as the first novel.
The depiction of the battlefields and living conditions of world war 1 are some of the best I've read in a novel.(in the first book)
The 2nd book has the main protagonist searching for a terrorist group in London.
The story in some parts is incoherent and the writing laboured.
I also think it pushes the boundaries of belief that a lowly lieutenant would be in the confidence of either Lord Kitchener or the King.
Still I think ill give the author the benefit of the doubt and give her one more chance.
May 2, 2020
Entertaining detective story set in 1915. Provides some of the back story for the protagonist, Will Stanley, though also alludes to more mysterious beginnings. Set away from the front, and earlier in the war, there is a significant contrast in the mental state of the characters from the first book.
Also adds an interesting personal perspective to Kitchener, interesting to know if he really was that comfortable with juniors. some interesting departures from history explained by the author at the end.
Enjoyable piece of light reading, looking forward to the next.
Also adds an interesting personal perspective to Kitchener, interesting to know if he really was that comfortable with juniors. some interesting departures from history explained by the author at the end.
Enjoyable piece of light reading, looking forward to the next.
June 18, 2023
Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself; but talent instantly recognizes genius.
And Alexandra Churchill's talent brings us more of the genius of Will Stanley, aprequel to Black Winter fleshing out the back story beautifully.
Mediocre this ain't. More please.
And Alexandra Churchill's talent brings us more of the genius of Will Stanley, aprequel to Black Winter fleshing out the back story beautifully.
Mediocre this ain't. More please.
August 29, 2023
Gripped
Another gripping myster by AC that had me excited to read from the start.
I still have an affinity towards Crabtree, more Watson but with a bit of Baldrick thrown into the mix.
Another gripping myster by AC that had me excited to read from the start.
I still have an affinity towards Crabtree, more Watson but with a bit of Baldrick thrown into the mix.
May 8, 2020
An excellent read
Excellent. A rip roaring read. Can't wait for the next
Instalment for captain Stanley and crabtree. Really enjoyed this book.
Excellent. A rip roaring read. Can't wait for the next
Instalment for captain Stanley and crabtree. Really enjoyed this book.
September 10, 2019
Excellent
After reading Black Winter, I was delighted to see that Red Dawn was coming out. I ordered it in paperback but became impatient when it took longer than expected to arrive so I also purchased it in Kindle version. If anything, I liked Red Dawn better than Black Winter, which I enjoyed immensely. I learned a great deal from both books as, I confess, my knowledge of World War I was sadly lacking. Reading about historical events in the context of a novel is definitely best for me. The character development was excellent and now, after two books, I feel as if I have extended my family. As an American, I've often wondered what it was like to live in England during the World Wars, trying to go about daily life with the battlefield on your doorstep. I think I have a clearer picture now. The description of actual historical events at the end clearly demonstrated how well this work of fiction wove real life into the story. I'm very impressed and look forward to the next installment.
After reading Black Winter, I was delighted to see that Red Dawn was coming out. I ordered it in paperback but became impatient when it took longer than expected to arrive so I also purchased it in Kindle version. If anything, I liked Red Dawn better than Black Winter, which I enjoyed immensely. I learned a great deal from both books as, I confess, my knowledge of World War I was sadly lacking. Reading about historical events in the context of a novel is definitely best for me. The character development was excellent and now, after two books, I feel as if I have extended my family. As an American, I've often wondered what it was like to live in England during the World Wars, trying to go about daily life with the battlefield on your doorstep. I think I have a clearer picture now. The description of actual historical events at the end clearly demonstrated how well this work of fiction wove real life into the story. I'm very impressed and look forward to the next installment.
May 2, 2020
As of September 2016, this is a review of the preview made available, not the whole book. Having read the preview, I am really looking forward to reading the full product, primarily because of the stark contrast in the description of Will between this book, and the first (set later in the war), notably his ability to sleep anywhere here, and almost nowhere later. The difference in character is stark, even shocking, and further distinguishes the profound change his war experience has effected in him.
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